Young People

Supporting Girls on the Spectrum

This informative workshop is for parents, carers, and guardians of girls in grades 5 & 6 at primary school and years 7 to 9 at secondary school who are on the Autism Spectrum.

Charlinda Parsons, Occupational Therapist, Spectrum Journey has over 20 years' experience supporting girls on the Autism Spectrum; in early intervention, private practice, in schools and community health services. Charlinda will explore practical strategies, ideas and encourage to support girls on the Autism Spectrum.

Topics include: Hygiene and self-care, Puberty, Executive Function and Supporting girls with sensory strategies to assist with anxiety.

• Date Thursday 22 August 2019
• Time 7pm - 9pm
• Address Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
• Cost Free

Download the 'Supporting Girls on the Spectrum' flyer

Join our information session on supporting our *lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender diverse, intersex, queer and non binary children and young people, presented by Queerspace.

This session will discuss the struggles that some parents and families face in responding to, and supporting their child, while also exploring some of the essential information and skills needed for parents, carers and family members of LGBTIQ+ young people.

• Date Wednesday 18 September 2019
• Time 7 - 9pm
• Address Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
• Cost Free but bookings are essential

For further information, contact Maddy Power, Knox Youth Services on 9298 8000 or view the flyer.

For more resources in regards to LGBTIQA+ services, information and resources on health, social, sporting, visit LGBTIQA+ Community.

Are you a young person who would like to learn what goes on behind the scenes in staging festivals? Or are you considering a career in Event Management? Or are you just keen to meet some new people and get involved with your local community?

If you answered Yes to any of the above, the Knox Youth Events Crew could be for you! New Crew commencing mid September, 2019!

For further information, or to complete an Expression of Interest form, visit Knox Youth Events Crew

The Knox Youth Services Resource Guide is a resource designed for schools, agencies, general practitioners and workers that provide support and guidance to young people between the ages of 10 – 25 years in Knox.

This new guide has been developed and produced in a Poster (A2) format and a Booklet format. If you would like a copy of the Resource Guide in Poster format or booklet format, contact Megan Parker, Youth Administrative Officer on 9298 8000 or email megan.parker@knox.vic.gov.au to arrange pick up or delivery.

The Knox Youth Services Resource Guide in Poster or Booklet format, can be seen as a downloadable link via Information for Workers and Teachers

For information or to download the Plan, view our Knox Youth Strategic Plan 2012-2017 page.

The Knox Youth Services brochure provides an outline of our Programs and Services for Young People, Programs and Services for Families, Parents and Carers and Schools, Agencies and others that are advocating for Young People. Download the KYS brochure below.

For further information in regards to these services, please browse our other pages or call Knox Youth Services on 9298 8000, email youth@knox.vic.gov.au or drop into our Youth Information Centre, Monday to Thursday between 1pm and 5pm.